He looks just like my full TB, who has on more than several occasions been mistaken for a WB. No need to get all defensive. You don't have to have a WB to do well, just ask all the people with WB's who I've beat on a TB.

Im not getting defensive. Im stating fact... Lol. I've owned and been state champion on my past 2 Thoroughbreds. One in the puddle jumpers, one in the low children/adult jumpers.... My best friend has a TB... My barn has 9 TBs... I promise. He's not a TB. Lol im perfectly aware you don't need a WB to win, I've kicked butt on my past 2. Im not saying WBs are better, im just saying Cleave is not a TB. Why is that hard to accept?Posted via Mobile Device

Your horse has a great story & he sure seems to know that you "saved" him! He looks magnificent & sure sounds smart & willing. You may never know his story, but the two of you can write new chapters. I think you found a great horse & I'm glad you found each other.

Your horse has a great story & he sure seems to know that you "saved" him! He looks magnificent & sure sounds smart & willing. You may never know his story, but the two of you can write new chapters. I think you found a great horse & I'm glad you found each other.

Im not getting defensive. Im stating fact... Lol. I've owned and been state champion on my past 2 Thoroughbreds. One in the puddle jumpers, one in the low children/adult jumpers.... My best friend has a TB... My barn has 9 TBs... I promise. He's not a TB. Lol im perfectly aware you don't need a WB to win, I've kicked butt on my past 2. Im not saying WBs are better, im just saying Cleave is not a TB. Why is that hard to accept?Posted via Mobile Device

Actually you're stating opinion, where are his papers showing his warmblood lineage? To me he looks like a TB that was approved into the AWS, you don't have to agree with me, just as I don't have to agree with you. You were asking about his lineage, I said he looks TB, no harm no foul.

He has a brand... A straight TB can't get that brand... And I've had him looked over by a conformation specialist...Posted via Mobile Device

Actually with the AWS yes they in fact can. And that doesn't mean anything, you can't tell what breed a horse is by it's conformation, there is many different variations within breeds, and a horse could be mistaken for a different breed. If someone told they could 100% guarantee a horse is a certain breed you got taken. It is an opinion. Anyway, enjoy your horse. It doesn't matter what breed he is or that he doesn't look very WB, it's not a big deal. I know in the show world you "have" to have a WB, but you really don't. So don't stress what he is.Posted via Mobile Device

I still see TB, and as far as TB's having small feet, my TB is a size 3 shoe... He reminds me of my TB and JDI's TB. There are thicker TB, if the first picture is your old TB, that horse is very narrow, but not all TBs are built that like. Some are wide and long. Hopefully you find out who he is with the DNA test, he could very well be a backyard WB that just looks like a TB, AWS isn't known for well bred horses.Posted via Mobile Device

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